Kinemathek Karlruhe

The Kinemathek Karlsruhe e.V. (founded in 1974) presents over 100 years of film history up to the present under a variety of aspects – preferably in subtitled original versions and accompanied by detailed publications as well as regular introductions.

In the foyer of the Kinemathek Karlsruhe, where cinema painters used to apply large-scale paintings to advertise the cinema hits of the time, the PhonoLuxMaschine has been located since 2020. Two projectors are synchronized by means of a projection mapping. This allows various light effects to be generated, which also shine through the glass façade of the Kinemathek onto the forecourt in the arcade courtyard.

The PhonoLuxMaschine was supported by the UNESCO City of Media Arts Karlsruhe 2020 Project Support Program for Media Art.

Adress

Kinemathek Karlsruhe
Kaiserpassage 6
76133 Karlsruhe

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Calendar

Himmelssturz

12. March 2026 — 30. April 2026

IRIS-A-MAZ’s video transforms the foyer of the Kinemathek Karlsruhe into a spatial frieze, blending Renaissance motifs with contemporary media art to explore falling and transitions between states.

Farsi Film Festival

18. September 2025 — 21. September 2025

The Farsi Film Festival is aimed at film enthusiasts and people who are interested in Iranian and Afghan culture and the Farsi (Persian) language.

PRIDE PICTURES

18. October 2025 — 26. October 2025

The 32nd PRIDE PICTURES bring eight days of queer film culture to Karlsruhe.

PRIDE PICTURES – Queer Film Festival Karlsruhe

19. October 2024 — 27. October 2024

Once again this year, visitors can expect a colourful mix of films, discussions, parties and a special short film award to celebrate the diversity of queer film culture.

Cinéfête at the Kinemathek Karlsruhe: French youth film festival

20. June 2024 — 26. June 2024

The long-established school festival brings the diversity of French cinema to life and takes students on an inspiring journey through compelling stories and cultural insights.